Fallen but not forgotten: 'They're at risk as well'

Adil Mouhammed, Springfield, Illinois — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:42:59 GMT

Hello Dear John,
Mr. Jacob is a very smart military man and his analysis and expectations have been corrects about these two wars. In my opinion this redeployment will not be useful, because the country will sacrifice too many lives and huge funds for nothing. Historically, no one has won a war in Afghanistan, and this was the reason that the Bush administration changed direction toward Iraq, because the administration thought it would be easier: Mission Accomplished. What need to be done in my opinion is to find an efficient way to fight terrorists, namely effective and cheap. If I knew that way, I would help Mr. Jacob, but a person like him he can think of many ways by which a few moving fighters can be allocated (and rotated) to go after the terrorists. I have heard Senator McCain once said that he knows how to get Bin Laden. If he can get the head of the snake, the rest must be easier. Best Regards.

Fallen but not forgotten: 'They're at risk as well'

Stephanie-Umbro — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:58:05 GMT

My heart was saddened to hear of the French casualties and was heartened to hear that Pres. Sarkozy went to see his troops after the incident. I thought that was a very classy thing for him to do.

Mr. Mouhammed is right; no one has won in Afghanistan, and if you know your history of the region going back a few thousand years, then you will understand that there will never been peace in that region. However, chase the bad guy we must, and I am grateful for men like Sgt. Broughton who continue to enlist, serve more than one tour, and are willing to give of themselves for ME. I wish Sgt. Broughton the best once he is able to retire from the military, and God bless his family!

Fallen but not forgotten: 'They're at risk as well'

Jamie B, Hong Kong — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:54:16 GMT

I would hope that Col. Jacobs is not including the British trops in his rather ill phrased remarks that foreign troop aren't as good militarily as their American counterparts in Afghanistan. Whilst US politicians are quick to remark that the Americans are 'best in everything'I'm afraid that sheer numbers of soldiers on the ground does not equate to superiority in terms of quality or professionalism. No disrespect intended which I assume also applies to Col.Jacobs.

Fallen but not forgotten: 'They're at risk as well'

Jan B. Erie,PA — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:37:51 GMT

Best wishes and thanks to Sgt. Russell Broughton II for his service to our nation. I hope he enjoys many many happy years with his friends and family after separation from his military service. Well done.
I disagree with the previous poster Mr. Mouhammed. What's the saying??? There is a first time for everything~ in regards to war in Afghanistan. I guess it depends on your perspective of and the definition to victory. There will never be a cheap way to fight terrorism. It will be one of the costliest endevours we have undertaken in monetary terms but more importantly in terms of human loss. This foe is determined,smart, and believes they have right on their side. The next President of the United States will have their work cut out for them! Once more, to all the men and women of our military~ Thank You. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Fallen but not forgotten: 'They're at risk as well'

Kathy A. Lau York, Pennsylvania — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:36:35 GMT

Mr. Williams,
I have a very important issue to talk about here. Barack is NOT 100% black.,.,.why would this be such a historical event? It is overkill, and if you want to get right down to it, a wonderful man , Abraham Lincoln , yes a white man, freed the slaves LONG befor MLK came on the scene. Barack needs too and so does the country, acknowledge his white side as well. Ty Kathy A. Lau